Sophora Japonica Extract is an active ingredient extracted from the dried flower buds of Sophora japonica L., family Leguminosae. The following is a detailed description of Sophora japonica extract:
1.Basic Information
Chinese name: Sophora japonica extract
Synonyms: isoquercitrin glycoside, isoquercitrin, rosmarinic acid, rutin, rutinoside, vitamin P, rutin rutinoside, etc.
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Angiosperms
Family: Leguminosae
Species: Sophora japonica
2.Plant Source and Distribution
Sophora japonica rice extract comes from the dried flower buds of Sophora japonica, which are mainly harvested in the summer when the flowers are not open, called ‘Sophora japonica rice’.
Sophora japonica is mainly produced in Henan, Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Anhui, Hebei, Jiangsu, Guizhou, etc. In recent years, it has been planted in Ningxia, Gansu and other places on a large scale, and it has also been planted in Vietnam on a large scale.
3.Main components
The main active ingredient of Sophora japonica extract is rutin, also known as rutin or vitamin P, which is a kind of flavonoid.
Other components include quercetin (Quercetin), Sophora mimosoides, Betulinol, Sophora diol, tannin, and so on.
4.Efficacy and role
Antioxidant effect: Sophora japonica rice extract is rich in antioxidant substances, such as flavonoids and polyphenols, which can scavenge free radicals, protect cells from oxidative damage, and delay aging.
Anti-inflammatory effects: Certain components in Sophora japonica rice have excellent anti-inflammatory effects, which can reduce inflammatory reactions and relieve pain and discomfort.
Anti-tumour effects: Certain components in Sophora japonica rice extract have anti-tumour effects, which can inhibit the growth and spread of tumour cells and reduce the incidence of tumours.
Antibacterial effects: Certain components in Sophora japonica rice have antibacterial effects, which can inhibit the growth and reproduction of a variety of bacteria, and are helpful in treating infectious diseases.
Hypotensive effects: Certain components of Sophora japonica rice have hypotensive effects, which can help lower blood pressure and is helpful in the treatment of hypertension.
Other effects: Sophora japonica rice extract also has a variety of effects such as improving myocardial circulation, clearing heat and removing toxins, lowering blood lipids, softening blood vessels, anti-inflammatory and tonifying the kidneys.
5.Application Fields
Sophora japonica extract is widely used in the fields of medicine, health products and cosmetics.
In medicine, Sophora japonica rice extract can be used to treat chronic bronchitis, hypertension, cerebral haemorrhage, diabetic retinal haemorrhage and haemorrhagic purpura and other diseases.
In health care, Sophora japonica extract can be used as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory agent and immunomodulator.
In cosmetics, Sophora japonica rice extract can be used to make skin care products with whitening and anti-aging effects.
6.Precautions
When using Sophora japonica extract, the appropriate Sophora japonica extract should be selected according to the specific needs and circumstances, and used in accordance with the prescribed dosage and method to ensure safety and effectiveness.
For people with special diseases or allergic history, they should consult doctors or professionals before use.
In conclusion, Sophora japonica rice extract is a natural active ingredient with a variety of efficacies and effects, and has a wide range of applications in the fields of medicine, nutraceuticals and cosmetics.